Department of Defense Education Activity
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2018.
Assessment
Schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity use Kindergarten W-APT and WIDA Screener Paper (for Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). ACCESS for ELLs is given to all ELs during the annual testing window, which typically takes place from mid-January through early March. Please visit the ESOL Assessment Page on the DoDEA website for more information.
Testing Dates
| 11/24/20-3/5/21 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
|---|---|
| 11/25/20-12/15/20 | Districts receive test materials |
| 12/7/20-2/19/21 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 12/15/20-3/5/21 | Test Window |
| 3/26/21 | Deadline for DRC to receive test materials to be included in regular reporting timeline |
| 5/25/21 | Schools receive reports – Online |
| 6/2/21-7/9/21 | Schools receive reports – Printed |
Requirements and Resources
See below for state-specific information and resources related to ELL assessment, including your state’s ACCESS for ELLs Checklist, where you can find each step in the ACCESS testing process from beginning to end.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist ACCESS for ELLs Paper Checklist
Professional Learning
To access online professional learning for DoDEA educators, see the State/District Webinars section of the Download Library in the WIDA Secure Portal (login required).